Burnaby Seniors Outreach
604.291.2258
www.bsoss.org Offers support services for seniors and unpaid caregivers. Call for more information and program updates. Peer Counselling Free peer counselling programs for seniors experiencing anxiety, depression, frustration or difficulties because of life changes. Unpaid Caregiver Support Program Support to unpaid caregivers who are caring for a relative. Offers support groups, education series, resources and an annual expo.
Burnaby Neighbourhood House South: 604.431.0400 www.burnabynh.ca North: 604.294.5444 Seniors Together Program seniors@burnabynh.ca Welcomes seniors from diverse cultural backgrounds, skills and abilities, and supports their health and well-being. Seniors lead educational workshops, social and physical activities. Membership fee $5; most programs are free. Century House Senior Peer Counselling www.chspc.ca 604.519.1064 Provides free counselling programs for New West seniors 50+. Helps those dealing with life transitions, bereavement, loss, loneliness, isolation, health and aging concerns.
MOSAIC Seniors Club Programs for Immigrant & Refugee Seniors
New West Police Service & FSGV —Elder Abuse Unit
604.529.2459
Provides elder abuse response and coordinates follow-up services to residents of New West or victims of crimes committed in the area. The team is also available for consultation regardless of where the individual lives or site of crime. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am-5pm.
411 Seniors Centre Society
604.684.8171
www.411seniors.bc.ca 704-333 Terminal Ave, Vancouver Provides seniors with information and referral services, social, recreational, and educational activities and events from a multicultural resource centre. Call for info about membership, drop-in activities and events. Free income tax service in March and April for people with low income.
Citizen Support Services
604.294.7980
www.burnaby.ca/citizensupportservices Provides Burnaby seniors with support services including shop-by-phone, shopping buddies, home visits, support calls, monthly recreational bus trips, and more.
Seniors Services Society
604.520.6621
www.seniorsservicessociety.ca Provides New West residents (60+) with support services such as Meals on Wheels, Light Housekeeping, Medical Transportation, Support Calls, Form and Income Tax Completion and Annual Income Tax Clinics. Call or check website for more information.
Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre & Registry
www.mosaicbc.org/seniors-club Provides free, multi-lingual services to newcomer seniors aged 55+, including settlement counselling, English conversation circles, computer classes, activity workshops and informational fieldtrips. 5902 Kingsway, Burnaby 604.438.8214 2055 Rosser Ave, Burnaby 604.292.3907
Seniors First BC 604.437.1940 (formerly BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support) —Seniors Abuse & Information Line (SAIL) www.seniorsfirstbc.ca SAIL provides a safe place for older adults or those who care for them, to talk to someone about situations where they feel abused or mistreated, and/or receive information about elder abuse prevention. Offers referrals to Seniors First BC legal and victim services programs.
www.nidus.ca info@nidus.ca Provides information and assistance with completing personal planning documents. Operates a centralized online registry for important information and documents including Enduring Powers of Attorneys, Representation Agreements, Advanced Directives and Wills.
Office of the Seniors Advocate
1.877.952.3181
www.seniorsadvocatebc.ca Provides a “go-to” resource for seniors’ information and referral. Phone lines are answered by knowledgeable staff who can help with a range of questions.
Public Guardian & Trustee of BC
604.660.4507
www.trustee.bc.ca Provides services to vulnerable adults and seniors (age 19 and older) or their families who need help managing financial or legal affairs; assesses and investigates abuse complaints.
Post-Hospital Care in your Home Let us assist you and your loved ones Serving the Lower Mainland
Personal Care • Meal Preparation • Respite Care • Wound Care • Nursing Services Call us for a Complimentary Consultation ICBC CLAIMS ACCEPTED DVA PROVIDER 604-945-5005 • www.safecarehomesupport.ca www.BbyServices.ca
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